Behr Close Knit (T17-01) records 67% LRV and 85.7 L*_HK lightness (#D5D6CF, RGB 213/214/207). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.37, a*=-1.59, b*=3.33, C*=3.69, h°=115.5°) place T17-01 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Close Knit (T17-01) are Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (2137-60, ΔE=0.68) and Sherwin-Williams Silverpointe (SW 7653, ΔE=0.94).
Behr Close Knit (T17-01, #D5D6CF) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Close Knit (T17-01) | #D5D6CF | 67% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Gray Owl (2137-60) | #D3D4CC | 65.35% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.68 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Gray Owl (OC-52) | #D3D4CC | 65.35% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.68 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Silverpointe (SW 7653) | #D1D2CB | 64.01% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Frosty White (SW 6196) | #DDDDD6 | 72% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.73 (96.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.68 match for T17-01: Gray Owl (2137-60) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Close Knit (T17-01) with +0.53 higher C*=4.22 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.68 match for T17-01: Gray Owl (OC-52) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Close Knit (T17-01) with +0.53 higher C*=4.22 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for T17-01: Moonshine (2140-60) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Close Knit (T17-01) with +1.08 higher C*=4.77 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for T17-01: Silverpointe (SW 7653) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Close Knit (T17-01) with matched C*=3.7 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.73 equivalent for T17-01: Frosty White (SW 6196) delivers +5 LRV points lighter than Close Knit (T17-01) with matched C*=3.65 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for T17-01: First Star (SW 7646) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Close Knit (T17-01) with -1.05 softer C*=2.64 chroma.
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Close Knit (T17-01, b*=3.33) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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Code T17-01 (Close Knit) reflects 67% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Close Knit (T17-01) registers J'=87.3, a'=-2.25, and b'=2.63 with HSL (69°, 8%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.7 L*_HK. Because T17-01 carries a*=-1.59 red-green and b*=3.33 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.69, Close Knit projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr T17-01 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Close Knit (T17-01) holds its native #DDD5C6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, T17-01 adapts to #E3D3BE; at 3500K halogen, Close Knit transitions to #E9D2B8; at 3000K residential LED, T17-01 warms to #EFD0B3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Close Knit (T17-01) settles at #F3CFAF.
When cross-matching Behr Close Knit (T17-01, #D5D6CF), Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (2137-60, #D3D4CC, LRV 65.35%) scores ΔE2000=0.68 and CAM16=0.78, followed by Gray Owl (OC-52, ΔE=0.68). In Sherwin-Williams, Silverpointe (SW 7653, #D1D2CB, LRV 64.01%) achieves ΔE2000=0.94 ahead of Frosty White (SW 6196, ΔE=1.73). Coordinate T17-01 with Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Whisper White (HDC-MD-08) hallways, and Ultra Pure White (50) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Close Knit.
Behr Close Knit (T17-01) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67% (#D5D6CF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.7 L*_HK.
At 67% reflectance, Close Knit (T17-01) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.37) to hold its #D5D6CF color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.37, a*=-1.59, b*=3.33) classifies Behr Close Knit (T17-01) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=3.69 chroma and h°=115.5° hue.
Pair Close Knit (T17-01) with North & East Windows for T17-01 (67% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Close Knit (T17-01). Under 2700K evening bulbs, T17-01 shifts from #D5D6CF toward #F3CFAF.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Close Knit (T17-01, #D5D6CF) are Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (2137-60, #D3D4CC) at ΔE2000=0.68 and Sherwin-Williams Silverpointe (SW 7653, #D1D2CB) at ΔE2000=0.94.
Both 2137-60 and SW 7653 matches are verified against Close Knit (T17-01) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
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